Chapter 142

T-Talktalk about what?

Of course, about the crimes youve committed. Zich marched towards the knights and soldiers until he stood right in front of their spears. The knights and soldiers fumbled around without knowing what to do.

Your Highness, could you get them to put these down first? Zich asked the Crown Prince, and the Crown Prince nodded.

Put them down.

The soldiers put their metal spears down, and the knights and soldiers backed away a couple of steps. However, they didnt let their guard down and were prepared to swing their weapons at any moment.

How effective. Zich stole a glance at Lubella.

Zich had expected her to come. As someone who was guaranteed to be the next Saint, Lubella needed to meet high-ranking officials from many countries. Plus, there was no better place to accomplish that responsibility than at the Cronon Kings 50th birthday celebration.

Albus came up closer to Zich and asked, Who are you?

Ah, now that you mention it, I forgot to properly introduce myself. This is who I am. Zich took out a brooch and hung it on his chest. There was no one in the room who didnt know what that brooch symbolized.

Someone murmured, Karuwimans Honorary Knight.

It was the title only given to those who accomplished many great deeds for the Karuwiman. If a Karuwiman Honorary Knight gained faith in Karuna, they could immediately be accepted as a Karuwiman high-ranking Holy Knight. In terms of honor, a person with this title could gain the same respect as a high-ranking noble in a kingdom, especially in places where the Karuwimans held great influence.

Count Steelwall had rejected his connection with Zich, but he muttered in a hushed tone, An Honorary Knight. His voice clearly expressed confusion and even embarrassment. The Counts wife and his son, Greig, were also speechless. They didnt think that Zich would reach the esteemed position of Karuwimans Honorary Knight after leaving the family scornfully.

How is it? Arent I at a level to talk to you now?

Albus couldnt retort.

In short, authority was the power to control another person however they wanted. The foundation for it could be ones status, honor, charisma, wealth, eloquence, and so on, but depending on the source of the authority, there was a clear difference in power. The source of authority that Zich had just pulled out was one of the strongest ones: religion.

When Zich hung his Honorary Holy Knight brooch, everyone looked to Weig and Lubella. They didnt show any response.

Its real.

The silent responses of the Saint and the Karuwimans strongest Holy Knight Weig clearly testified for Zichs status; it was the same as publicizing the authority that Zich held.

Then, let me first explain what is going on.

People began to pay attention to Zichs words. So, Zich was about to officially explain the situation when

Wait!

Someone stopped him. The ballroom door opened, and a group of people came in. A couple of knights exuded out a sharp, heavy air that overwhelmed their surroundings while guarding a man and a woman. The man and womans fancy clothes and elegant movements indicated their high status; and most noticeably, the man held a royal scepter and wore a crown on top of his head.

Father, Mother! At the sight of them, the Crown Prince moved, and everyone bowed towards the King and Queen.

Dont trouble yourselves. The King gestured at everyone in the ballroom to stop their greeting.

The Crown Prince asked, Why did you come so early, Father?

It wasnt time for the King and Queen to appear yet. Furthermore, the party was in a mess right now. The Crown Prince had planned to converse with Zich and Evelyn for a bit in consideration of the Saint and quickly wrap up the situation before the King arrived; thus, he was surprised that the King and Queen had arrived earlier than planned.

Please wait for a few more minutes, Father. Since there is a small disturbance in the party, I will quickly resolve the matter and accompany you.

Its fine. Theres no need for you to do that. I came early because I was curious about the events taking place here.

The King marched towards the Crown Prince, and his guards followed him with great force. He passed through the crowd and went to the center of the event.

Thud!

The King struck the floor with his scepter. I havent seen you in a while, Evelyn Rouge.

As a high-ranking noble lady, Evelyn had met the King before. However, while she stood behind Zich after pointing Albus as the mastermind, she was surprised that the King even addressed her. She soon gained her composure and greeted the king.

Its been a while, Your Majesty.

I heard that you are claiming to have been falsely accused of attempting to kill the Crown Prince. Is that true? The Kings gaze didnt necessarily look amiable. It was the same for the Queen next to him. No parent could think well of a person suspected of trying to kill their son. However, Evelyn repressed her anxiety and nodded.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Ha!

Was he impressed? Or was he sighing? Evelyn wasnt sure and clutched her dress tightly.

Tap!

Somebody placed their hand on her shoulder; it was Lyla. Since she hadnt dispelled her cover yet, Lyla still had